The 2026 Australian Open is heating up with the announcement of the star-studded AO Live line-up.
AO Live (Credit: Ashlea Caygill)
The 2026 Australian Open is already heating up with the announcement of next year’s star-studded AO Live line-up.
Held across the last week of the Australian Open, AO Live – previously named Finals Festival – brings local and international talent to Melbourne’s Olympic Park precinct, keeping the vibes going alongside epic tennis matches.
The music line-up, presented by Untitled Group, has expanded into a five-day event. Beginning next year’s AO Live event is The Kid LAROI on Wednesday, 28 January, who’s set to be joined by special guests from 5-9 pm AEDT. Spacey Jane take to the stage the following evening, while The Veronicas and Sofi Tukker will perform on Friday, 30 January.
The performers for the day of the Women’s Singles Final – Saturday, 31 January – have yet to be announced, and dance icon Peggy Gou will conclude the celebrations on the afternoon of the Men’s Singles Final on Sunday, 1 February.
Tickets to AO Live don’t just allow punters to enjoy live music; they also offer an all-access pass to the atmosphere of the 2026 Australian Open, getting soaked up in the competition, enjoying food and drinks, and more at John Cain Arena.
Punters can purchase tickets to next year’s AO Live celebrations from $99. Tickets will be available from Tuesday, 14 October – head to Ticketmaster to be among the first to access tickets and receive exclusive updates.
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This year’s AO Live starred an all-international line-up of Benson Boone, Kesha, KAYTRANADA and Armand van Helden.
Reviewing Kesha’s set at AO Live, The Music’s Michael Prebeg wrote, “After a quick costume change, Kesha returns in a white singlet top with the words ‘Kath & Kim & Kesha’ across it. She continues to sing one of her biggest hot collaborations with Pitbull, Timber. The crowd goes wild, and a huge singalong strikes up.”
Wednesday 28 January - 5-9 pm AEDT
The Kid LAROI
+ Special guests
Thursday 29 January - 5-9 pm AEDT
Spacey Jane
+ Special guests
Friday 30 January -5-9 pm AEDT
The Veronicas + Sofi Tukker
+ Special guests
Saturday 31 January - 2-7 pm AEDT
To Be Announced
AO Women’s Final – 7.30 pm
Sunday 1 February 2026 – 2-7 pm AEDT
Peggy Gou
+ Special guests
AO Men’s Final – 7.30 pm